tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:05:17 +0000Oklahoma Sooner football news, rumors, stats, recruiting, and articles updated 24/7. The latest information on 7-time National Champions Oklahoma Sooners!http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/gilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)Blogger1897125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-689841824609705522Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +00002009-11-07T18:05:17.783-06:00Oklahoma SoonersKansasOklahoma defeats Kansas State, 42-30: Before Saturday's game at Oklahoma, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder joked that he wanted to appeal the NCAA and start this contest in the second quarter. Had he gone through with the plan and somehow had that idea approved, the Wildcats would have left Norman with an impressive victory. Instead, they were outscored by 21 points in the first quarter and lost 42http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/11/sooners-hold-off-wildcats.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-8610135723571308977Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:30:00 +00002009-10-31T17:23:07.903-05:00Kansas StateOklahoma SoonersLive BlogNo. 22 Oklahoma Sooners (4-3) host unranked Kansas State Wildcats (5-3) at 6:00 p.m. in a Halloween night matchup. The Sooners celebrate homecoming tonight, Oklahoma QB Landry Jones hopes to celebrate an OU win to kickoff the official beginning of the Jones-era. This past week QB Sam Bradford, 2008 Heisman Trophy winner and Oklahoma's leading all-time passer, underwent season-ending shoulder http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/live-blog-oklahoma-vs-kansas-state.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-5575431523301975396Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:40:00 +00002009-10-31T14:05:48.867-05:00Kansas StateOklahoma SoonersHere are a few Oklahoma vs Kansas State predictions from sports writers and bloggers around the country. Tim Griffin, ESPN.com The surprising Wildcats will try to maintain their hammerlock on first place in the North Division by springing an upset. The Wildcats will try to dictate the tempo with their running game, which is easier said than done against the Sooners. The Oklahoma offense has http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/kansas-state-vs-oklahoma-predictions.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-6856535735132658422Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:51:00 +00002009-10-31T10:59:48.254-05:00Kansas StateOklahoma SoonersGame Previews: Gameday Preview: K-State at Oklahoma: Wichita Eagle Kansas State at Oklahoma preview: Dallas Morning News Kansas St. at Oklahoma Preview: CBS Sports Articles and Notes Kansas State defies preseason predictions: The Oklahoman Oklahoma is Landry Jones' team now: The Oklahoman First-team practice makes perfect for Landry Jones: The Oklahoman OU blitz package: The Oklahoman Can http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/game-day-ou-ksu-articles-and-notes.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-2699025094811922505Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-10-30T19:24:22.883-05:00QuarterbacksRecruitingOklahoma SoonersBlake Bell is still committed to Oklahoma despite Landry Jones: Blake Bell, a Bishop Carroll Catholic standout in Wichita, Kan., turned down offers from Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame and several others to play for the Sooners. The recruiting site Rivals.com ranks Bell as the No. 4 quarterback in the country. Bell won't be bound to Oklahoma until he signs a letter of intent in February. Andhttp://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/qb-prospect-still-committed-to-ou.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-662139993447322191Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:00 +00002009-10-30T14:11:05.035-05:00TelevisionOklahoma SoonersOU-TexasReport of OU-Texas will be primetime is false, says Oklahoma: Heads turned this morning when a Dallas Morning News article labeled next year’s Oklahoma-Texas football game "an evening game." After years of afternoon kickoffs, could the Red River Rivalry be moving under the Cotton Bowl lights? Uh, no. OU released a statement declaring the report "false," and announced "no start time for that game http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/ou-big-12-deny-report-ou-texas-will-be.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-5880431478087869408Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:19:00 +00002009-10-30T03:23:57.360-05:00InjuryOklahoma SoonersSam BradfordReports indicate that procedure went as expected: Sam Bradford underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday morning in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. James Andrews, widely recognized for his work on a number of athletes, performed the procedure. The operation began at 10:10 a.m., and was completed by 10:45 a.m. The 2008 Heisman Trophy winner was back in his hospital room by 12:15 p.m. "Dr. http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/bradfords-shoulder-surgery-called.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-417545070109756924Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-10-30T11:47:44.732-05:00Oklahoma SoonersFormer SoonerGilmer Lewis dies at age 71: Lewis, an All-Big Seven tackle who was captain of the 1959 Oklahoma football team, died Monday. He was 71. "Gilmer Lewis was one of those special guys," said Jakie Sandifer, a teammate of Lewis' in 1957-58. "Driving by the stadium yesterday, I thought of Gilmer, what a good guy he was. Just a damn good guy. He was a cut above. "Quiet guy. Minded his own business. http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/former-oklahoma-captain-dies.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-9502778685374545Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:00 +00002009-10-30T12:43:17.335-05:00DeMarcus GrangerNCAAOklahoma SoonersDeMarcus Granger denied medical hardship waiver: The NCAA has denied a request for a medical hardship that would allow Oklahoma defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger to play another season for the Sooners. "It's very unfortunate for DeMarcus," OU coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday at his weekly news conference. "He has fought through that back, and he has part of a nerve that hasn't quite fully come back http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/ncaa-denies-granger-medical-hardship.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-6410796287353845052Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-10-30T03:18:29.255-05:00VideoOklahoma SoonersBob StoopsOklahoma head coach Bob Stoops addressed the media at his weekly press conference, previewing OU-Kansas State. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Notable Quotes: On Drew Allen: "He gets the usual snaps that a No. 2 guy would get. I haven't counted them up but I feel comfortable with it. He's doing a nice job, he's coming along and getting better and making good improvement. We're happy with what he'shttp://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/video-bob-stoops-press-conference-wk-9.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-2470876417781703816Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:29:00 +00002009-10-30T11:40:37.852-05:00Landry JonesQuarterbacksOklahoma SoonersSam BradfordStoops: Both Jones and Bradford are comparable: Now that Sam Bradford is out for the year, having opted for shoulder surgery, the comparisons have returned. "He's similiar to Sam in that he's a very humble guy. He has a great passion to play. He has a calm demeanor to him," OU coach Bob Stoops said of Jones on Monday morning's Big 12 teleconference. "Those kinds of guys have a calm presence to http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/stoops-landry-is-similar-to-sam.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-9017329961960426293Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:43:00 +00002009-10-28T15:53:08.845-05:00VideoSam BradfordOn Monday, Sam Bradford announced his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft, after he undergoes shoulder this upcoming Wednesday. Sam Bradford's news conference video.. (Below) http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/video-bradford-announces-decision-to.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-7225889616483315955Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:10:00 +00002009-10-28T15:36:27.365-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordBradford to announce he'll have surgery and go pro: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford announced today that he will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. "I dreamed about coming to Oklahoma my whole life," Bradford said. "That's the reason I came back for this season. And I came back to play, not sit on http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/sam-bradford-decides-to-have-surgery.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-6200258244294222265Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:14:00 +00002009-10-27T00:05:09.526-05:00Oklahoma SoonersPollsAfter Oklahoma defeated No. 24 Kansas on Saturday, Sooners moved into the top 25 in the Coaches poll. AP Top 25 Rank, Team, (1st place votes), Record, Points 1 Florida (30) 7-0 1463 2 Alabama (23) 8-0 1448 3 Texas (7) 7-0 1407 4 USC 6-1 1217 5 Cincinnati 7-0 1211 6 Boise State 7-0 1177 7 Iowa 8-0 1148 8 TCU 7-0 1132 9 LSU 6-1 1040 10 Oregon 6-1 933 13 Oklahoma State 6-1 768 18 Miami (http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/sooners-no-22-in-ap-no-23-in-coaches.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-241689816659236678Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:07:00 +00002009-10-26T23:50:50.746-05:00Oklahoma SoonersKansasOklahoma defeats Kansas, 35-13: To Landry Jones, the Oklahoma defense is similar to a cool breeze on a hot afternoon. "Comforting," said the Sooners quarterback. "It's really comforting to have a great defense like that." While his defense intercepted Todd Reesing on Kansas' first three possessions and held the nation’s second-ranked offense about 200 yards beneath its average, Jones threw two http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/sooners-beat-jayhawks.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-3567654041310995144Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-10-24T15:33:20.754-05:00Oklahoma SoonersKansasLive BlogNo. 25 Oklahoma Sooners (3-3) face No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks (5-1) in Lawrence, KS, the Sooners are without starting quarterback Sam Bradford. Bradford, reinjured his shoulder last week in a loss to Texas, has yet to announce if he'll have season-ending surgery. Last week, Kansas was upsetted by Colorado, 30-34, lossing their first game. Both teams, Oklahoma and Kansas are looking for wins, http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/live-blog-kansas-jayhawks-vs-oklahoma.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-6039810157296603139Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +00002009-10-24T13:47:29.437-05:00TelevisionOklahoma SoonersKansasOn Saturday, Oklahoma Sooners travel to Lawrence, KS to face the Kansas Jayhawks. The game will be televised regionally on ABC, the network has released their coverage map for Saturday's college football games. If the game is not shown in your area, you will need ESPN's GamePlan PPV package.http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/saturdays-abcespn-coverage-map.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-8380729411421650470Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:56:00 +00002009-10-24T14:10:29.264-05:00Oklahoma SoonersKansasOklahoma, Kansas both have something to prove: The Oklahoman Brody Eldridge excels at playing several different positions (and playing them well): The Oklahoman Sooners, crooners and pets: The Oklahoman Point/counterpoint: The Oklahoman What kind of a season is it going to be?: Norman Transcript Sooners were in same spot four years ago and turned their season around: Norman Transcript http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/game-day-ou-ku-articles-and-notes.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-6877449070951721491Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:33:00 +00002009-10-24T13:33:27.962-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordNo announcement on Sam Bradford planned: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has not rescheduled a press conference regarding his future for today, contrary to an ESPN report. ESPN reported that Bradford was set to speak today. But as of noon, no press conference had been scheduled and it's doubtful one will for today. (The Oklahoman) Sam Bradford still undecided on what to do: The Oklahoman http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/no-bradford-announcement-today.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-982858421604303812Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:57:00 +00002009-10-22T15:19:52.042-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordOklahoma QB Sam Bradford cancels a scheduled news conference for this evening, according to an Oklahoma athletics spokesperson. Bradford hopes to gain further information on injury before decision. More to come... (10/21) UPDATE: Report: Bradford to have surgery: ESPN's Joe Schad is reporting, There is a "very good chance" Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will announce he is having season-endinghttp://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/report-bradford-to-have-surgery.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-8586756075530588156Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +00002009-10-21T17:21:27.454-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordQB Sam Bradford to discuss future plans: OU coach Bob Stoops announced quarterback Sam Bradford would speak with reporters today and provide some clarity concerning his future plan. "(Bradford) will address that for a few minutes after practice tomorrow, what the plan will be, and everyone's getting closer to that," Stoops said. "So I won't comment other than we'll wait for tomorrow and let Sam http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/bradford-schedules-press-conference.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-3139040882612145781Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:58:00 +00002009-10-21T14:08:54.737-05:00VideoOklahoma SoonersBob StoopsOklahoma head coach Bob Stoops addressed the media at his weekly press conference, previewing OU-Kansas. Stoops also reviewed and commented on Oklahoma's loss to Texas. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/video-bob-stoops-press-conference-wk-8.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-1253631080748979662Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-10-20T00:01:32.519-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordBradford will not play against Kansas: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is officially out for Saturday's football game at Kansas. The announcement was made Monday night. (The Oklahoman) Note: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said after practice on Monday "the path hasn't been determined yet" for Bradford's treatment. More to come Related: Report: No New Injury for Bradford Bradford Reinjures His http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/bradford-ruled-out-against-kansas.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-1544971359256683049Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-10-19T13:16:22.986-05:00Kansas StateTelevisionOklahoma SoonersOklahoma vs. Kansas State set for 6:00 kickoff: The University of Oklahoma's football game against Kansas State next Saturday (Oct. 31st) will kickoff at 6:00 p.m. and will be televised by FSN.http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/fsn-to-televise-ou-ksu.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528499.post-4685733040457039914Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:38:00 +00002009-10-19T08:01:15.882-05:00Oklahoma SoonersSam BradfordLatest on Sam Bradford: ESPN.com's Joe Schad is reporting, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford had an MRI and an X-ray that revealed "no new injury," only an "aggravation" of the previous shoulder sprain, a source told ESPN's Joe Schad on Sunday night. That source also said a course of action for treatment will be determined in the "coming days." (ESPN.com)http://www.gnextinc.com/ousoonersblog/2009/10/report-no-new-injury-for-bradford.htmlgilbert.sam.jr@gnextinc.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.)